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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 716.62 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 716.62 and 309.56 is: 427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 716.62 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/716.62 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 716.62 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 221,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,836.89/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.00

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